Lecture18, 2-22-08 Rate laws - The enzyme catalase in blood...

The enzyme catalase in blood speeds up the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide H 2 O 2 (aq) → H 2 O(l) + ½O 2 (g) Δ H = -98.7 kJ mol-1 Catalase is a heme containing redox enzyme. It is found in high concentrations in a compartment in cells called the peroxisome .

This
preview
has intentionally blurred sections.
Sign up to view the full version.